Testimonials
Thanks to Greg and his team for installing our beautiful Trex deck. From the quote to the finishing details, Greg was a joy to work with. He is honest, kind and has a meticulous attention to detail that's evidenced in the finished product. He and his team did exactly what they said they would do. In this day and age, it's comforting to know that such professionalism still exists. They were always on time, their work is methodical and well thought out and his team is hardworking. They are really nice guys to boot!
We are extremely happy with the finished product. On time, at budget and beautiful! We recommend him wholeheartedly.
Josh and Barbara M.
Corvallis, OR
Elephant Builders are exemplary professionals. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail is second to none. If you need a deck builder, Elephant Builders is who to call.
Sean B.
Corvallis, OR
Elephant Builders were honest, prompt, artistic, workmanlike, and tidy. They were everything Greg promised and delivered a quality product and excellent customer service.
John B.
Corvallis, OR
Greg and his crew just completed our new deck and it is fabulous! They were very professional and had great attention to detail. They completed the project quickly and went above and beyond, as the project was a bit more involved than initially thought. I recommend Elephant Builders without any hesitation!
Aimee W.
Corvallis, OR
Excellent workmanship. Prompt, courteous and very professional. Will consider Elephant Builders for any future construction projects.
Robert Z.
Corvallis, OR
1st class builder. Quality craftsmanship, excellent communication, timely completion. 5 stars!!!
Susan W.
Corvallis, OR
The crew made it look systematic, as if they were putting together a kit, done many times before; truly not the case here; totally custom. We had other Contractors look at the job who could only scratch their head and say "wow, I don't know..." Very pleased with the whole experience we had with Elephant Builders.
Ken H.
Corvallis, OR
"Greg and his team were incredibly fast and efficient. They provided excellent service, communicated clearly and was very patient with myself and my family. Comparing their price to 2 other specialists, they came way under what we expected. The workmanship on our deck was of high quality, and the build looks fantastic. During construction they quickly informed us of any issues that would effect our budget, but still managed to come under their original estimations. They took responsibility and did a fantastic job all the way to the end. If I ever have any other problems with the home, I will definitely call them first with no hesitation. They have earned my trust and respect and their service absolutely deserves all of it."
Bau K.
Corvallis, OR
Greg and his crew were extremely professional and hard working. We needed two fireplaces and chimneys removed and they managed it in two days and patched the roof, too. They took great care in protecting the interior of the house by creating plastic tunnels to reduce dust. They asked lots of questions to be sure everything was done as desired. Very thorough and professional.
Kathy A.
Alsea, OR
Greg and his team are really hard workers. They showed up on time everyday and often worked long days to rebuild our front porch. He was good at checking in with us to make sure that the project was going as expected. Additionally, Greg always included my husband and me when it came to making design decisions. We often went with his recommendations. Our project ran smoothly because of Greg's knowledge and expertise. It turned out great because of his excellent communication and suggestions. I can't thank him enough. I'm now excited to have friends over and show off our new porch!
Kristi H.
Portland, OR
Gregory and his crew replaced our old deck with a new one including a "picture frame" perimeter. It looks beautiful. Significantly better than the old deck did. He was very reasonable to work with on design and construction decisions and schedule. I particularly liked his communication responsiveness - answering EMAILs and phone calls promptly.
Bruce C.
Corvallis, OR
Greg was wonderful to work with during our window and door replacement project. He promptly provided us with a detailed bid and throughout the project we were kept well informed with the progress, including pictures along the way. All work was done to our satisfaction and the worksite was cleaned up at the end of each day. I would recommend Elephant Builders for your next construction project!
Jennifer B.
Portland, OR
We are extremely happy with the finished product. On time, at budget and beautiful! We recommend him wholeheartedly.
Josh and Barbara M.
Corvallis, OR
Elephant Builders are exemplary professionals. Their craftsmanship and attention to detail is second to none. If you need a deck builder, Elephant Builders is who to call.
Sean B.
Corvallis, OR
Elephant Builders were honest, prompt, artistic, workmanlike, and tidy. They were everything Greg promised and delivered a quality product and excellent customer service.
John B.
Corvallis, OR
Greg and his crew just completed our new deck and it is fabulous! They were very professional and had great attention to detail. They completed the project quickly and went above and beyond, as the project was a bit more involved than initially thought. I recommend Elephant Builders without any hesitation!
Aimee W.
Corvallis, OR
Excellent workmanship. Prompt, courteous and very professional. Will consider Elephant Builders for any future construction projects.
Robert Z.
Corvallis, OR
1st class builder. Quality craftsmanship, excellent communication, timely completion. 5 stars!!!
Susan W.
Corvallis, OR
The crew made it look systematic, as if they were putting together a kit, done many times before; truly not the case here; totally custom. We had other Contractors look at the job who could only scratch their head and say "wow, I don't know..." Very pleased with the whole experience we had with Elephant Builders.
Ken H.
Corvallis, OR
"Greg and his team were incredibly fast and efficient. They provided excellent service, communicated clearly and was very patient with myself and my family. Comparing their price to 2 other specialists, they came way under what we expected. The workmanship on our deck was of high quality, and the build looks fantastic. During construction they quickly informed us of any issues that would effect our budget, but still managed to come under their original estimations. They took responsibility and did a fantastic job all the way to the end. If I ever have any other problems with the home, I will definitely call them first with no hesitation. They have earned my trust and respect and their service absolutely deserves all of it."
Bau K.
Corvallis, OR
Greg and his crew were extremely professional and hard working. We needed two fireplaces and chimneys removed and they managed it in two days and patched the roof, too. They took great care in protecting the interior of the house by creating plastic tunnels to reduce dust. They asked lots of questions to be sure everything was done as desired. Very thorough and professional.
Kathy A.
Alsea, OR
Greg and his team are really hard workers. They showed up on time everyday and often worked long days to rebuild our front porch. He was good at checking in with us to make sure that the project was going as expected. Additionally, Greg always included my husband and me when it came to making design decisions. We often went with his recommendations. Our project ran smoothly because of Greg's knowledge and expertise. It turned out great because of his excellent communication and suggestions. I can't thank him enough. I'm now excited to have friends over and show off our new porch!
Kristi H.
Portland, OR
Gregory and his crew replaced our old deck with a new one including a "picture frame" perimeter. It looks beautiful. Significantly better than the old deck did. He was very reasonable to work with on design and construction decisions and schedule. I particularly liked his communication responsiveness - answering EMAILs and phone calls promptly.
Bruce C.
Corvallis, OR
Greg was wonderful to work with during our window and door replacement project. He promptly provided us with a detailed bid and throughout the project we were kept well informed with the progress, including pictures along the way. All work was done to our satisfaction and the worksite was cleaned up at the end of each day. I would recommend Elephant Builders for your next construction project!
Jennifer B.
Portland, OR
We hired Gregory Gardner, owner of Elephant Builders, to do an extensive remodel. The job consisted of converting an inadequately enclosed back porch into a fully enclosed laundry/utility area and a full kitchen remodel. For the back porch, extensive structural shoring up needed to be done as well €”as a new foundation and revamping of roof supports. He leveled the floor (it's flat, no bounce!) constructed new insulated walls, added new windows, and built a shower room with sliding door and tiled-in shower stall. Gregory was mindful of the style of the house and did his best to make the new trim on the back porch/laundry area match that of the rest of the house. In the kitchen he replaced the damaged ceiling, put down sub flooring, repaired walls, tiled back splashes, and tiled a niche for an antique cook stove. New appliances, cabinets, light fixtures, counter tops, and flooring were installed. Wall repair was done, flooring, tiled back splashes, a sink, cabinets, countertops, and appliances were also installed in a "butler's pantry."
Gregory is skilled at many aspects of the remodeling process. He did much of the work himself and has established good relationships with a designer, engineering services, a cabinetmaker, and various trades people necessary to complete the job. All work was done in compliance with code. As the house was built in 1911, there were lead paint and asbestos issues which were dealt with properly. Gregory is a conscientious and considerate person and an amazingly hard worker. If you appreciate a hands-on approach, especially regarding the structural aspects of a job, Elephant Builders is a company you should consider. He was a pleasure to work with.
Kevin B.
Portland, OR
Gregory is skilled at many aspects of the remodeling process. He did much of the work himself and has established good relationships with a designer, engineering services, a cabinetmaker, and various trades people necessary to complete the job. All work was done in compliance with code. As the house was built in 1911, there were lead paint and asbestos issues which were dealt with properly. Gregory is a conscientious and considerate person and an amazingly hard worker. If you appreciate a hands-on approach, especially regarding the structural aspects of a job, Elephant Builders is a company you should consider. He was a pleasure to work with.
Kevin B.
Portland, OR
We used Greg and Elephant Builders for a remodel job to convert our laundry / utility room into a new bathroom / laundry room. We couldn't be happier with the finished product and all of the advice and professionalism along the way. Greg kept the project on time and on budget, which we know can be rare in the world of contracting. Great recommendations were made along the way for features we hadn't considered and we were kept in the loop at every step. Highly recommend Elephant Builders for big and small remodel jobs!
Graham V.
Portland, OR
Graham V.
Portland, OR
**This is a MUST read** before you make a decision on choosing a builder. I can not express enough how pleased and completely satisfied I am with the finished project that I hired Elephant Builders to create. I say "create" because Greg is an artist as much as he is a builder. Greg Gardner of Elephant Builders, LLC built the most beautiful deck on my property. He listened to my ideas and delivered a product that far exceeded my own vision. Here is a breakdown of my rating: Professionalism: Extremely professional, kept me in the loop of all things related to my project. Always showed up when he said he would be there and left his work area cleaner than when he arrived. Price: Extremely competitive when comparing price and quality of work. I wont hesitate to hire Elephant Builders for my next project. Kindness: Greg was approachable and my wife and I appreciated his ability to connect with us with genuine intent. Thank you Greg for your hard work. You are an artist. Looking forward to working with you in the future.
Matthew P.
Portland, OR
Matthew P.
Portland, OR
Greg and his team came in to help us finish an 800 sqft guest suite. This included a bathroom, bedroom, wet bar, and office area. These guys were always early, courteous, and on budget. I have nothing but good things to say about our experience on this 3 month project. With a pregnant wife and a two-year-old, Greg made sure that the work area was properly blocked off as best as possible, to allow for minimum disruption to my family during the build. Greg also had many great ideas as the project was progressing that really added to the finished project. This included adding special nooks in the bathroom during the framing process, and the best way to design the finish molding around the windows. He went all the way from framing to hardwood flooring to finish molding with all the knowledge I would have hoped for. One day on the job, he wasn't happy with the way I'd asked him to try to work with two previously installed uneven windows. He said he was going off the clock and working on his time, cause he wanted it to be perfect. And he knew what he was talking about. It was reassuring to have someone who cared so much about the project. A+
Brian B.
Portland, OR
Brian B.
Portland, OR
Gregory did a total demo of our 1924 kitchen and built a period style back porch onto our home. We were able to live in our home throughout this long project; everyone did a great job of communication and cleanup daily. The resulting kitchen and porch is beautiful, so functional and earning rave reviews from neighbors, friends and family. Though it went a bit beyond time frame, all work was well done and stayed on budget!
Lee O.
Portland, OR
Lee O.
Portland, OR
Gregory built a circular outdoor deck with an entrance, stairs, bench and roof, built a custom bamboo and hardwood fence, an earthen wall in our basement, remodeled our bathroom and built a custom functional art piece keyhole with copper lights and crystals.
Gregory is talented, has a great attitude and is incredibly competent. Great~!
Binah Z.
Portland, OR
Gregory is talented, has a great attitude and is incredibly competent. Great~!
Binah Z.
Portland, OR
We hired Gregory to build us a gate and a 300 sq ft deck. He came up with a beautiful and unique design with cedar and lattice that compliments our Zen garden for the gate. For the deck design he went above and beyond to create a picture frame accent around the perimeter as well as a unique perpendicular decking finish next to our hot tub. We are going to be hiring him in the future to remodel our bathroom and install a custom sauna. We definitely reccommend him to anyone who wants an artistic, meticulous and honest contractor.
Laurie M.
Corvallis, OR
Very professional most timely response courteous and takes pride in his work.
Irma W.
Portland, OR
Gregory built an addition to an existing fence. He moved a gate to the end of the new section and built a gate where there was no gate previously. He and his crew were very professional and completed the project on time and on budget. I am very pleased with the results.
Connie I.
Corvallis, OR
Irma W.
Portland, OR
Gregory built an addition to an existing fence. He moved a gate to the end of the new section and built a gate where there was no gate previously. He and his crew were very professional and completed the project on time and on budget. I am very pleased with the results.
Connie I.
Corvallis, OR